The Development Services Department is responsible for assisting and servicing the public with commercial and residential development projects, to ensure that there are no health or safety hazards that might endanger the public. This is done by determining if the project is in compliance with all City codes and ordinances. These code requirements are the minimum standards the City has adopted to protect the interests and eliminate hazards that could affect public safety, health, and general welfare.

The Development Services Department is responsible for the following:

  • Review plans and specifications for code compliance
  • Issue building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, and garage sale permits
  • Conduct inspections; building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, signs and substandard buildings
  • Issuing of Certificate of Occupancy
  • Investigate complaints and resolve conflicts in the field

Other responsibilities of the Department include:

  • Enforce adopted building and local codes
  • Enforce all local, state, federal rules and regulations
  • Provide education materials to the public


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Official Contractors

Current Adopted Codes

Notice of Code Adoption effective July 1, 2026, announcing adoption of the 2024 International Codes for new permit applications and providing guidance for active permits and future submittals.

  • 2024 International Building Code
  • 2024 International Residential Code
  • 2024 International Mechanical Code
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code
  • 2024 Property Maintenance Code
  • 2024 International Fire Code
  • 2024 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2024 International Fuel and Gas Code
  • 2020 National Electrical Code

Electrical Installations

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